Austria-based technology company ANDRITZ has secured a contract to supply key electro-mechanical equipment for a massive 3 GW pumped storage project being developed by Torrent Power in Maharashtra.
The project, known as the Saidongar-1 pumped storage project, is being developed through Torrent’s energy storage arm and is expected to become one of India’s largest pumped hydro facilities.
The contractor’s task with ANDRITZ relates to providing major pump turbine/motor generator combinations and other related electro-mechanical equipment over the course of this contract. These pieces of equipment are essential to the operation of pumped storage plants that transfer energy from one point to another by way of elevating water into a storage reservoir utilizing pumps to take excess energy during production phases, then releasing that same water to produce power during high demand periods.
While L&T has been awarded a sub-contract to complete the civil and hydro-mechanical construction work, ANDRITZ’s effort will focus on providing the core components used to generate electricity.
The project, boasting a total capacity of 3,000 MW, will feature several units built to store and release energy according to the needs of the grid. Once finished, the project is expected to significantly improve grid stability. It will also help manage peak power demands throughout Maharashtra and the surrounding regions.
Pumped storage projects are gaining significance in India, especially with the country’s growing reliance on renewable energy sources. Because solar and wind energy fluctuate, long-duration storage options like pumped hydro are essential for maintaining a steady balance between energy supply and consumption.
ANDRITZ has become a major player in India’s hydropower scene, deeply involved in many significant pumped storage projects across the country. This latest contract further solidifies its standing in India’s expanding energy storage market.
Overall, this project reflects India’s growing focus on large-scale storage infrastructure. This is a key part of its transition to clean energy and its goal of providing a reliable power supply in the future.
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